Oh, it's on!

[Bleed Blue]

Sunday we are going to find out once and for all how good the Dallas corners are. Harrison and Wayne vs T.New and Henry. Which group will win?

 

[The30YardSlant]

Newman will likely be put on Wanye and Henry will cover Harrison with help from Watkins

In other words, we're completely and totally screwed

 

[thssanders]

I'm not afraid with the newman and harrison matchup. But wayne is on fire right now so i'm hoping we give henry a lot of help...

I also think we need to blitz heavily. We can't afford to sit back in zone like we often do cause peyton will pick us apart. The Patriots put a lot of pressure on him in the second half of that game a couple weeks ago and it really seemed to get to him, although he still made some great plays.

Roy covering Clark also worries me. This guy is ridiculously fast for a TE and i don't know if Roy should cover him.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Ah....the Cowboy group?

 

[Aikbach]

Kevin Burnett will cover Dallas Clark i assume, I like that match up actually.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Newman will likely be put on Wanye and Henry will cover Harrison with help from Watkins

In other words, we're completely and totally screwed

Watkins just has to play a good centerfield... he has to be off with the crack of the bat ... in this case Manning's release and KEEP his eyes on the ball

 

[Kaika]

Newman will likely be put on Wanye and Henry will cover Harrison with help from Watkins

In other words, we're completely and totally screwed

 

[Typhus]

We need atleast 2 picks in this game to win, and in order to achieve that, Newman and Henry need to play the "ball" instead of the WR for the first time this year,, that may be asking too much.
I believe we have a good a shot to beat Indy, but turnovers, like always, but especially in this game will mean all the difference in the world in the outcome.
One thing that may seem insignifigant to most will be who gets the first possesion.
Dallas needs the opening drive, pound it out, T.O.P, grind it out and take 7m off the clock and piut up 7,,,,, not 3.
Field goals will not win this game,, in the red we need 7 or bust.
If Indy takes the opening drive and goes down the field in 4 plays and scores at will against this secondary, than we will most likely loose.
Pounding the ball down INdys throat early will take a lot of wind out of their sails.
Indy scoring quickly and easily through the air, will do the same to us.

 

[skinsscalper]

We need atleast 2 picks in this game to win, and in order to achieve that, Newman and Henry need to play the "ball" instead of the WR for the first time this year,, that may be asking too much.
I believe we have a good a shot to beat Indy, but turnovers, like always, but especially in this game will mean all the difference in the world in the outcome.
One thing that may seem insignifigant to most will be who gets the first possesion.
Dallas needs the opening drive, pound it out, T.O.P, grind it out and take 7m off the clock and piut up 7,,,,, not 3.
Field goals will not win this game,, in the red we need 7 or bust.
If Indy takes the opening drive and goes down the field in 4 plays and scores at will against this secondary, than we will most likely loose.
Pounding the ball down INdys throat early will take a lot of wind out of their sails.
Indy scoring quickly and easily through the air, will do the same to us.

Not sure that I completely agree. I think this team would fare very well in a shootout with the Colts. Many may disagree, but I remember a similar game at home last year that no one gave us a chance in either (against the Chiefs). The Chiefs, at that point were putting points on the board at will against EVERY team they faced. Indy seems to be playing down to the competition (see the 17-16 win over the Bills). This team is much more dangerous, offensively, than last year's group. At that point it becomes a matter of defense. I'll take ours over Indy's any day. Not many people are giving us a chance against the mighty Manning and Co., but I actually think we can conceivably win this game, shoot-out or not.

SS

 

[Typhus]

Not sure that I completely agree. I think this team would fare very well in a shootout with the Colts. Many may disagree, but I remember a similar game at home last year that no one gave us a chance in either (against the Chiefs). The Chiefs, at that point were putting points on the board at will against EVERY team they faced. Indy seems to be playing down to the competition (see the 17-16 win over the Bills). This team is much more dangerous, offensively, than last year's group. At that point it becomes a matter of defense. I'll take ours over Indy's any day. Not many people are giving us a chance against the mighty Manning and Co., but I actually think we can conceivably win this game, shoot-out or not.

SS

The difference is Manning.
You take Peyton off this team and replace him with 95% of the other starting QB's in this league, and you have a loosing team.
Realize how well this guy can disect any D in the league.
He is that good, he is the colts.
No, Im not in love with the guy, but I do realize that he has evolved into one of the elite field generals that this game has ever seen.
Peyton will audabalize every play, and exploit weakneses,, thats what will kill you.
Yes,,,, the "on any given sunday" rule still applies even to the Colts,, but unless you can take Peyton out of his game,,, which nobody has done yet this season, you either have to have incredible luck, or a pass rush,,, neither of which the Cowboys are familiar with.

 

[skinsscalper]

The difference is Manning.
You take Peyton off this team and replace him with 95% of the other starting QB's in this league, and you have a loosing team.
Realize how well this guy can disect any D in the league.
He is that good, he is the colts.
No, Im not in love with the guy, but I do realize that he has evolved into one of the elite field generals that this game has ever seen.
Peyton will audabalize every play, and exploit weakneses,, thats what will kill you.
Yes,,,, the "on any given sunday" rule still applies even to the Colts,, but unless you can take Peyton out of his game,,, which nobody has done yet this season, you either have to have incredible luck, or a pass rush,,, neither of which the Cowboys are familiar with.

I agree with you to an extent, but you can still take a lick from Manning and win. We took a lick from Larry Johnson (the bulk of KC's attack last year) and still eeked out a win. Manning is a whole different animal, I know, but the fact remains that we can still go toe to toe with Manning and have a shot. As good as Manning is, he's not as dominant a player as Johnson was last year. He can get the job done, no doubt, but he needed a last minute drive against a Denver team that has nowhere near the offensive weapons that Dallas has. I think we can take them. I also think that it's just as likely that they take us (and maybe more so). But, I'm sick of hearing how bad Dallas is going to get beat this week. I don't buy it for one minute, and I think we have a hell of a lot better chance than most people give us.

SS

 

[Typhus]

I agree with you to an extent, but you can still take a lick from Manning and win. We took a lick from Larry Johnson (the bulk of KC's attack last year) and still eeked out a win. Manning is a whole different animal, I know, but the fact remains that we can still go toe to toe with Manning and have a shot. As good as Manning is, he's not as dominant a player as Johnson was last year. He can get the job done, no doubt, but he needed a last minute drive against a Denver team that has nowhere near the offensive weapons that Dallas has. I think we can take them. I also think that it's just as likely that they take us (and maybe more so). But, I'm sick of hearing how bad Dallas is going to get beat this week. I don't buy it for one minute, and I think we have a hell of a lot better chance than most people give us.

SS

Absolutely Dallas has a good chance of winning this game, why shouldnt they.
Offensively and Defensively in the top ten in the league, Dallas is an intimidating matchup, nobody can deny that.
I just dont see this game even being close.
Either our Defense shows up, and plays lights out, and keeps Manning and company below 13 points, or they blow us out like 34-10.
This game will not be a close game, mark my words.
What has me worried is the D scheme.
If we lay back in a soft zone, Manning will shred this secondary.
Zimmer needs to take of the gloves and bury some knuckles up against Mannings head, if we have a shot.
You have to get him out of his comfort zone, and that is no easy task.

 

[skinsscalper]

Absolutely Dallas has a good chance of winning this game, why shouldnt they.
Offensively and Defensively in the top ten in the league, Dallas is an intimidating matchup, nobody can deny that.
I just dont see this game even being close.
Either our Defense shows up, and plays lights out, and keeps Manning and company below 13 points, or they blow us out like 34-10.
This game will not be a close game, mark my words.
What has me worried is the D scheme.
If we lay back in a soft zone, Manning will shred this secondary.
Zimmer needs to take of the gloves and bury some knuckles up against Mannings head, if we have a shot.
You have to get him out of his comfort zone, and that is no easy task.

I think we'll use more man zones than soft zones, because you're right, he'll shred us if we sit back, but he'll absolutely crush us if we bring pressure and don't get there (which has happened to us a bunch this year). The best thing that can happen is for our front seven to win their respective man to man battles and rattle Manning's cage a bit. And we absolutely HAVE to be big against the run. Manning by himself is enough to handle, if they have success in the running game than this game is almost unwinnable for us. I still think the best gameplan is to pound the ball with Julius and MB III and shorten this game. Long time consuming drives will be key to a Dallas victory. If the TOP battle is even close, then I don't think this game will be close. One thing is for sure, we will definitely find out if the Cowboys are indeed an elite team in the league. If we put up a good fight and lose on a final drive,then I still think an arguement could be made that we are up there, but if we get blown out, then it's pretty much assured that this team isn't much more than a pretender, at this point.

SS

 

[183288]

its not even a comparison......Wayne and Harrison are gonna burn anyone and everyone that goes up against them

 

[Typhus]

If we put up a good fight and lose on a final drive,then I still think an arguement could be made that we are up there, but if we get blown out, then it's pretty much assured that this team isn't much more than a pretender, at this point.

What You just said in that last paragraph is what weighs heavy on Cowboy Nation this week.
This is reality week.

 

[skinsscalper]

its not even a comparison......Wayne and Harrison are gonna burn anyone and everyone that goes up against them

I'm sure that the Chargers and Steelers would disagree. Come back and talk trash when your team actually does something in a game that matters. Regular season Champs, Playoff Chumps. 'Ol reliable Peyton (oh Harrison and Wayne too).

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[skinsscalper]

If we put up a good fight and lose on a final drive,then I still think an arguement could be made that we are up there, but if we get blown out, then it's pretty much assured that this team isn't much more than a pretender, at this point.

What You just said in that last paragraph is what weighs heavy on Cowboy Nation this week.
This is reality week.

No doubt about it.

SS

 

[183288]

I'm sure that the Chargers and Steelers would disagree. Come back and talk trash when your team actually does something in a game that matters. Regular season Champs, Playoff Chumps. 'Ol reliable Peyton (oh Harrison and Wayne too).

SS

lol....im hoping this year will be the year....but i said that last year and the year before that and the......

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

My theory is, don't be afraid of them, play our game, score as often as possible, take it to their bad defence.

In reality, the Cowboys have shown we can stop good players, it's crap like Burress and bums like Brandon Lloyd, Randle El and the bums in Jacksonville we can't stop.

 

[skinsscalper]

lol....im hoping this year will be the year....but i said that last year and the year before that and the......

In all honesty, guy, if the Boys don't have a shot at the the SB this year, I would actully LIKE to see Indy win it all this year. Shut the damn Pats and Steelers fans up for a short bit. Like I said, if Dallas doesn't have a shot, I'll be pullin for ya, man. Peace.

SS